Relaxing on a Purple Chaise Lounge

Description

I paint because I’ve always loved to—but it isn’t a frivolous activity. I am propelled by a deep, enduring interest in why we are here, why the world is so beautiful and so terrible, and in our limited understanding, so fleeting.

I am compelled to capture those rare moments of illumination, in which everything appears to be part of a circle, and goes round exquisitely and seamlessly in a wondrous dance.

Some of my paintings are fairly large, but many of my works are of a small and intimate size. I use a range of mixed media materials, including 22 carat gold and silver leaf, acrylic inks, and coloured gessoes.

I work on terra cotta tile, prepared board, heavy acid-free paper, and Japanese paper. The training I was privileged to receive in London, England as a calligrapher and gilder has also been of great value, giving me a steady hand, an eye for detail, and a love of pattern and design. This, along with the joy, wonder and delight of creativity inspires the work I do.

About the AGB

The Art Gallery of Burlington is Burlington's public art gallery and community art centre. We are a place of intersection where creators, cultures and communities meet and share in the wealth of human creativity.

We acknowledge that the land where we are located is part of the ancient Dish With One Spoon Treaty and also the Brant Tract Purchase, Treaty No. 3 3/4 of 1795, 1797 and 2010, and we are grateful to the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River for sharing this territory with us.

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